1. The instructor taught me methods of analysis for this field of study.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

5.0

9

0.0

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

9 (100%)

0 (0%)

2. If this course was taken to fulfill course requirements for your concentration/major, how did this course enhance your personal and/or professional development in your concentration/major?

This course is required for my major because I need a high level of Math.

This course helped me gain the knowledge needed to move onto the next math level.

Apparently I didn't need to take this course for my major, but I believe that it helps me a little bit more in Accounting. We did go over some of the accounting formulas in this class, and Professor Furuto helped me understand it a lot more than my Accounting teacher.

Although I had taken this class as an elective I feel that this was an awesome course especially since I
am going into teaching. I learned some new ways of trying to teach different methods.

N/A

3. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.89

9

0.33

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

8 (89%)

4. How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

0 to 2.9 hours

3 to 6.9 hours

7 to 10.9 hours

11 to 14.9 hours

15+ hours

2.33

9

0.5

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

6 (67%)

3 (33%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5. Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.

More study guides in advance and review in class. Maybe make the exams multiple choice and
have the students show their work on the problems.

Nothing.

Some extra sample problems would be the only way to improve this course, and it isn't really necessary because the professor provides enough material.

I think everything is pretty much provided.

Assign Homework from textbook.

6. I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.22

9

0.44

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

7 (78%)

2 (22%)

7. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.78

9

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

0 (0%)

8 (89%)

8. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.89

9

0.33

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

8 (89%)

9. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

5.0

9

0.0

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

9 (100%)

10. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.78

9

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

0 (0%)

8 (89%)

11. The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

5.0

9

0.0

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

9 (100%)

12. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.67

9

0.71

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

1 (11%)

7 (78%)

13. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.78

9

0.44

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (22%)

7 (78%)

14. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Opening up the MML sooner would be helpful. It is difficult to finish the more complicated
MMLs in two days. Some exams were quite hard and difficult to finish on time.

No suggestions. Good teaching style!

I don't know what could improve this course any more. I believe it is fine the way it is now.

Just continuing what you are doing!
P.S. Can you teach other math courses as well!

Maybe not making MML a full requirement and not having to write all those notes down. It takes a
lot of time to do that.

Homework from textbook.

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

Great teacher. Really thorough with examples of problems.

Great!

Professor Furuto is an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed his class. He made sure every student
understands what is being taught and explains thoroughly. Whenever there was questions, he always
went over it. Class was never boring, surprisingly for a math class.

Professor Furuto is very helpful, understanding, and willing to help outside of class. I would highly recommend him to anyone who struggles with math.

I think that he is an awesome instructor. He is always using different techniques that helps us
understand what is trying to be taught. He provides many opportunities for assisted help whenever
in need. I feel that he is understanding and really does strive to allow us all in the class to receive
A's!

1. The instructor taught me methods of analysis for this field of study.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

4.58

12

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

3 (25%)

8 (67%)

0 (0%)

2. If this course was taken to fulfill course requirements for your concentration/major, how did this course enhance your personal and/or professional development in your concentration/major?

This course enhanced my personal and/or professional development in major, kinesiology
because it helped me touch up upon this particular math subject that I learned in high school
and improved my understanding of it.

This course helped me to better understand the math processes

This course enhanced my personal development in my concentration because I learned a great deal
in math and hope to further my knowledge in higher calculus classes.

Learned how to apply math to real life situations.

This course helped me remember things that I
should have remembered in high school last
year.

This course enhanced my skill in solving difficult problems by breaking it down into parts that would make it easier for me to understand.

It was an elective but my major is in business so it really helped with that. Not because it was
a math course but because there were some things taught about business that were in this
course. It made me more familiar and more confident in math.

As an engineering major, math 135 helped me in my understanding of math.

This class was taken to help me further my education in my degree

This course is leading up to a course I need for my major. It created a strong foundation for the
higher levels of math.

professor Furuto was able to explain math in a way that all students were able to understand clearly

3. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.69

13

0.63

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

2 (15%)

10 (77%)

4. How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

0 to 2.9 hours

3 to 6.9 hours

7 to 10.9 hours

11 to 14.9 hours

15+ hours

2.77

13

0.73

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

5 (38%)

6 (46%)

2 (15%)

0 (0%)

5. Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.

There isn't really anything to add, but the professor should go more in depth of the harder
sections of the subject so that all of the students comprehend.

The activities that could be added to this course to improve my learning is step-by-step answers for
the questions of the study guide.

The group work was good enough.

N/a

The in-class group discussions as well as the provided study guides have immensely helped me throughout the semester.

Using MyMathLab helps us students out a lot because it has the textbook on the website as
our homework. Also, whenever we do homework, there are examples to help us with our
problems if we have any. Its a really great tool to help us learn.

None

Adding a few more review packets would help with mastering the material.

None

bump down the amount of daily quizzes that students have to take everyday

6. I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.08

13

0.76

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (23%)

6 (46%)

4 (31%)

7. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.46

13

0.52

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

7 (54%)

6 (46%)

8. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.38

13

0.65

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

6 (46%)

6 (46%)

9. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.54

13

0.88

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

0 (0%)

3 (23%)

9 (69%)

10. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.69

13

0.48

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

4 (31%)

9 (69%)

11. The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.69

13

0.48

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

4 (31%)

9 (69%)

12. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.62

13

0.65

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

3 (23%)

9 (69%)

13. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.62

13

0.87

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

0 (0%)

2 (15%)

10 (77%)

14. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

His teaching style and method as it is already is awesome. The only suggestion is to slow a bit
down when it comes to the ending section of the chapter since they are more complex than
those in the beginning.

A suggestion for improving the course is slowing down and breaking down each section per class
day.

Hold a class study session.

N/a

None.

Class is great! He always asked us if we needed anything for our exam.
N/A

Sometimes not all aspects that were in the hw was gone over in class.

The course is somewhat fast-paced but reasonable if you are willing to put in the work.

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

He is an awesome math professor and professor overall. His teaching skills were astonishing
where I haven't met another teacher/professor like him. I enjoyed being in class and learning
with my peers.

He is an excellent teacher who has an effective way of teaching.

My overall evaluation of Michael Furuto is that he's a superb teacher.

Great class overall

I loved this class and I loved his stories. I
learned a whole lot more in college than I
would have ever learned in the working field.

Professor Furuto has been one of the most influential teachers in UHWO. Since the beginning of the semester, Professor expects the best out of his students 200% and I strongly believe that it helped boost everyone's confidence to do well. Professor F. did a wonderful job in breaking down the material, which made it so much easier to understand the many ways in solving problems. I actually understood some of the material in Professor Furuto's course that I wasn't able to understand from my last semester math course.
Overall, Professor Furuto is always organized before a lesson, respects each and every one of his students, and is open to help solve any problem, be it big or small. If I could, I would be more than happy to take his math course again.

Michael Furuto's is and outstanding professor who always is happy and willing to answer our
questions if we have any. He's a great motivator for class even though sometimes we don't get
the jokes. He's an all around great teacher and person.

He is a great professor who knows his material and really cares about helping his students
succeed.

that he was an easy professor to understand and get help from

The instructor provided all the information necessary to succeed in the course. He
clearly conveyed the material to the students and provided numerous examples to
enhance the student's understanding. He answered questions in a timely manner and is
always open to help students.

He is a very efficient teacher that understands the best way students learn. He is very easy to talk to
and is more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

organized, clear, understanding. would recommend other students to take your class!

1. The instructor taught me methods of analysis for this field of study.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

4.75

4

0.5

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (25%)

3 (75%)

0 (0%)

2. If this course was taken to fulfill course requirements for your concentration/major, how did this course enhance your personal and/or professional development in your concentration/major?

This course is required for engineering

This course definitely taught me a lot of things that I may need to know for my major. I feel that I have learned a lot of things that will benefit me for all of the future math courses to come.

I didn't plan on math being my major, but I'm actually considering it now from taking this course.

3. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.5

4

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (50%)

2 (50%)

4. How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

0 to 2.9 hours

3 to 6.9 hours

7 to 10.9 hours

11 to 14.9 hours

15+ hours

2.5

4

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

2 (50%)

2 (50%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5. Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.

Maybe letting students figure out the answer before giving it to them
during note taking

I really like mymathlab we already use it for homework and I think it is a really good tool

Tutors. Knowing that we are the highest level math course on campus, we need lots of help when it comes to homework and preparing for exams. It would be nice to have other people that are available to help us when our professor is not.

I liked doing the study guide as a group rather than in pairs and then writing the solution on the board.

6. I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

3.5

4

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (50%)

2 (50%)

0 (0%)

7. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.25

4

0.5

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (75%)

1 (25%)

8. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.0

4

0.0

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

4 (100%)

0 (0%)

9. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.25

4

0.5

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (75%)

1 (25%)

10. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

4

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (50%)

2 (50%)

11. The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

4

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (50%)

2 (50%)

12. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

4

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (50%)

2 (50%)

13. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.25

4

0.5

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (75%)

1 (25%)

14. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

If the homework will be harder than what we practice and learn in class, we should practice harder problems so we feel more prepared for the homework. Even more.. A lot of questions on exams seem a million times harder than what we learn in class, do for homework and do for the study guides for exams. It should be all equal in difficulty level so we feel prepared and not to upset and overwhelmed when the exam hits our desk.

I suggest giving the study guide out a week before the exam instead of the class before the exam.

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

great professor overall who understands his students very well.

Very good professor that knows his stuff!

Excellent. He's a passionate teacher that shows that teaching students is his passion. He's super easy-going and easy to approach if you have a question. He makes our classroom feel more like a family and that's something I very much appreciate.

that he's a great instructor! Easy to get along with and really cares about his students. And I appreciate the breaks since the class is so long.

this course is HARD!!!! but it is taught by a good professor so it's not that bad I guess.

This course is, hands down, the hardest course I have ever taken. However, I've been told by many that Calc 2 is the hardest of all calculus classes. I feel prepared enough to move onto calc 3 next semester.

it's a great class to take if you love math and want to challenge yourself. Or if you want to take higher math classes but have a hard time. Since the classes are usually smaller, there's more opportunities for one on one help from the professor and peers.

Besides more group work and more story time with the kids, everything was
good.

None. Mr. Furuto's teaching style is probably at its best. I think all
(or at least most) students understand the material taught in this
course.

Help review study guide

N/A

Maybe less sections so students are not too worried in trying to obtain that information then jumping to the next section again.

Less HW more instruction on the HW problems

:)

Let us pick our own teams, find a different/more effective ways of submitting homework. Tell
more stories of your kids! :)
Let us use TWO sides of the index card for our exams, please

More activities

I have no suggestions for improving Professor Furuto's teaching style because I see that it
benefited everyone.

Please make the morning quizzes at the end of the class and not at the
beginning, since traffic and missed Buses can make students late for
class and it is a bit unfair that they lose quiz grades for that.

Any question that i had he would answer or help me solve problem to come to an understanding.

- Doing more sample problems from the homework

None needed

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

Professor Furuto is a great professor with a rare talent of being able to teach with patience and clarity.

Great! he really takes passion and knows what he's doing. He also
understands how it feels to be a student learning math, so he doesn't
make things completely impossible.

Good professor

that he is a fun man. He is not scary and he is not boring. He doesn't
speak in a monotone voice. He is a good teacher because of his patience
and clear explanations of the lessons.

He is a great teacher.

HeÊ»s great, I just think that this class was too early for my brain to function. And I had to fight
traffic to get there.

a good teacher. Helps students who has questions and very approachable. I just felt sometimes there was just too much to be done that i lost track on the materials being learned.

Excellent

:)

I'm glad I took Furuto for Math, I heard a lot of bad reviews from other students taking other
math professors. This course and professor is probably the best class any student can take. In
high school, I honestly learned nothing from my Alg. 2 teacher, so it pretty challenging to learn
and refresh my memory on how to solve certain problems but with Furuto, it made learning
easy. He's always helpful and willing to meet with his students.

Good

Professor Furuto was the best math teacher I've ever had in all my 13 years. He explained the
course materials very good and was easy to talk to.

A very good teacher.

He is one of the best teachers ive ever had.

He is a very passionate teacher and truly wants his students to succeed.
By far the best teacher I have had at UH

He is a great teacher and is one who will always help you at times of need.

I absolutely love his class, he is an awesome teacher

He is a good teacher that knows how to teach the class and knows how to engage his students

One of the best math classes I've ever took. Math is not my favorite subjects, but I enjoyed taking this class.

Awesome. I really enjoyed math when taking this class.

this course was fun. It was nice to feel the love I had for math again.

Good

ItÊ»s a good class if you need it. If you need it, take it with Furuto.

a good course. I am not great in math but i feel it should've been less sections for those students who arent great in math can actually spend time to understand the topic.

Excellent

:)

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Professor Furuto is a good teacher, just needs to go a little slower on
his lectures to make sure everyone is on the same page with understanding

This course was awesome! Although it was like a review of my math courses I took in high
school, I understood it more and refreshed my memory.

I will give the course an A.

I had a hard time but im a slow learner and really had to work very hard but the teacher was very good and i just had to put in the work after that.

It is a hard course but thankfully he is a great teacher.

It was educational but boring.

AWESOME

21. Other comments:

NA

none.

N/A

Nothing, he taught well and was very nice!

:)

I strongly recommend this course to anyone who has to take 103 and to take it with Professor
Furuto!

By far the best teacher I have had. He really takes the time to show me
how to do things especially when he knows I struggle with Math.

:D

I felt comfortable asking questions in this class, which says a lot because I normally shy away from
asking help for fear of discouragement and feeling stupid, but that wasn't the case in this class. I
would take this course again.

It would be good to provide less problems for homework if there is only a
48 hour turn around period (i.e. Mon to Wed or Tues to Thurs) and more
for work that's due over the weekend. Also there would be times where we
would run out of time going over a section and it would feel rushed or we
would not be able to do review although stated on the syllabus. Pacing
better would be good.

more group work

n/a

Having time for review days and going over the study guides

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

Michael Furuto assigns a lot of homework and as the material got harder it took me extremely
long to complete but it did help me understand the material. He has an organized plan for the
class so it is very easy to follow.

Dr Furuto is an excellent instructor and teacher. He is very proficient at simplifying math.

Amazing instructor. Gets us to learn through different modes and changes
things up by breaking us into groups. He answers emails and questions
right away to the best of his ability and I like his funny stories!

Dr.Furuto is a great Math Professor. He is always willing to help and
make sure that we understand the content.

Professor Furuto is a great teacher. He knows his field of study very well,
and he communicates the lessons in such a manner that allows students of
various skill levels to understand the material.

good teacher, goes kind of fast but good!

Awesome! Amazing teacher.

He was a good teacher because he explained how to do the problems throughly and he was
easy to get ahold of for questions

Very great & helpful! I really enjoyed taking his class. At the beginning of the semester I was really
scared & nervous to take a higher math course, but as the semester went on I got very comfortable
and began to like math.

The course is not extremely difficult for the reason that i learned a lot of it in high school but it
was challanging enough I was not bored. I feel that I learned a lot and got a lot of practice on
the things I already knew.

excellent course. I would prefer to have Dr Furuto teach all the levels of math that I am required to
take for my major.

GREAT CLASS! It was challenging but I loved it!

10/10

best math course i have taken ever.

I would definitely recommend this class to those who need it. This class
has helped me feel more confident in math and has helped me know my
potential.

This was a great course. I look forward to taking more math courses with
Professor Furuto in the future.

Great course. A little challenging if you don't keep up with the work.

I enjoyed this course because it wasnt too difficult but it did challenge me at times, but I
enjoyed that.

1. The instructor taught me methods of analysis for this field of study.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

4.58

12

0.51

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (42%)

7 (58%)

0 (0%)

2. If this course was taken to fulfill course requirements for your concentration/major, how did this course enhance your personal and/or professional development in your concentration/major?

I understood calculus better than I did when I took this course in high school. I liked that he was available to answer questions and go over test questions during office hours.

Allowed me to believe that I can be good at math contrary to previous experiences with the class

I have improved very much on the course material and find Dr. Furuto's teaching methods very helpful.

I am currently undecided, but I feel that math is an essential skill that every student should be proficient at. Dr. Furuto was an excellent teacher that taught me a lot about the subject.

It helped me get a better understanding of my major in engineering.

I learned calculus 1 in order to take calculus 2.

The calculus taught in class can be involved with my goals.

n/a

This course has taught me how difficult and confusing math can be.. But it has also showed me the beauty of this subject. I will need to take math for a very long time in order to complete my major, so everything I learn in this course will better me in the long run.

3. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.67

12

0.65

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

2 (17%)

9 (75%)

4. How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

0 to 2.9 hours

3 to 6.9 hours

7 to 10.9 hours

11 to 14.9 hours

15+ hours

2.67

12

0.78

Freq(%)

1 (8%)

3 (25%)

7 (58%)

1 (8%)

0 (0%)

5. Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.

The only thing that needs to be adjusted is the time when it is taught. Maybe it needs to start in the middle of the day like 11.

more study guides!!!!!

None all resources were good.

Maybe some multiple choice questions will help me more.

Use examples that pertain to the homework. Use more difficult examples in class in order to be prepared for the difficult questions on the homework.

N/A

n/a

If we are going to go over stuff in prior Math classes, there should be a
quick review to refresh our memories, rather than throw questions from
Math 140 or 135 into our 241 exam that we did not go over.

More group work, it's always fun to work with others and when it comes to taking higher level classes, sometimes learning from peers is a great way to learn something one doesn't understand.

6. I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.0

12

0.74

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (25%)

6 (50%)

3 (25%)

7. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

12

0.52

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

6 (50%)

6 (50%)

8. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.25

12

0.87

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

0 (0%)

6 (50%)

5 (42%)

9. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

12

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

4 (33%)

7 (58%)

10. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

12

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

4 (33%)

7 (58%)

11. The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.33

12

0.65

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

6 (50%)

5 (42%)

12. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

12

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

4 (33%)

7 (58%)

13. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.5

12

0.52

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

6 (50%)

6 (50%)

14. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

Not sure if the professor has control over this, but questions that
involved rounding on the homework were extremely frustrating when .00001
off on an answer.
It felt common for questions on tests to be a significant degree more
difficult than what was done in class or on homework assignments. I would
prefer that test questions and in class examples match in difficulty.

n/a

Try to make the lectures more life-like. They were often very boring.
Also, have better reviews planned before exams.

Aside from the normal lecture examples, I would like to do other harder problems covering the material we learn; especially before an exam. Sometimes I feel like I understand the examples we do in class and the homework we do, but then the exam questions always seem to be harder and I find myself not knowing what to do. I think I would feel more prepared for exams if we practiced with harder problems.

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

he was one of the best professors that I encountered at West Oahu. I loved that I feel confident in doing calculus. I would take another class with him if it fits in my schedule. Definitely a professor I would recommend to others.

Better than math professors at UCI

Great, I also appreciated the chance for extra credit. The course was very well taught

Very Good! Dr. Furuto easily connects with his students and is able to teach in a very effective manner.

very understanding. He loves to answer our questions to the best of his
ability. Great teacher and he gives a lot of examples before we go to the
next topic.

he is a great teacher. He is very laid back but effective in his teaching methods.

Very good.

Very organized and easy to understand. Made learning calculus easier than expected.

C+

Professor Furuto is honestly the best math teacher I have ever had. He explains things in ways that we all understand and always makes sure that he breaks everything down step by step to assure that we all are on the same track. I cannot wait to continue with him next semester!

He is a well put together Professor and has a reasonable and clear view
in to how students learn and the most effective way to teach his
students.

If you're looking for a challenge an need a higher level math class, Calculus with Professor Furuto is the class to take. The environment is awesome and he even gives a mini story at the beginning of class.

The course was great, I understood everything you were teaching and if there were some tough chapters we could either come to you, ask a classmate, or do practice examples online. Lots of options and I really liked the online homework

Awesome! I don't really like math, but Dr. Furuto made the class enjoyable.

Very challenging, but professor Furuto will help you as much as he can so
you will be able to understand the material.

it is a good class to take if someone likes math and is willing to sometimes learn on their own at a fast pace.

GG

Difficult but not impossible.

B+

This course is definitely no walk in the park. You NEED to attend every single class because if not, you will fall behind. You need to make sure you engage yourself in the homework and material for an appropriate amount of time. But because math is my favorite subject, this class has been fun for me and the lectures have been easy to follow.

This course was a challenge, but yet still an enjoyable learning
experience.

21. Other comments:

I should better apply myself. I don't think that the grade I will eventually end with, will show my full potential. Grades don't necessarily show teacher performance. It is also up to the student to apply his or herself.

Personally, I think this course could have been better if the homework was not as extraneous. I
found myself taking over a few hours just to complete the homework assignments. I had to look at
the question and write down my work to turn in for homework check. I think the amount of
homework could either be reduced, or not make it mandatory to show your work. Time that had to
go into other courses and priorities went into completing the homework assignments.

N/A

I liked Professor Furuto's teaching method because the lecture and on the board style lets students know exactly what they should learn.

n/a

none, I believe the class is run smoothly and if there are any discrepancies
than he's more than willing to accommodate you.

None, great teaching styles and the course was fair.

Use more traditional style learning, so students can process new information before jumping into
foreign math.

n/a

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

Furuto is a great professor. I enjoy learning from instructors like him. He has a passion for the
subject and teaches the material in a way where I find myself being passionate about math as well. I
would like to take future courses with him again.

Good, got involved with my work and helped when I needed it.

Professor Furuto kept the class engaged and made it easy to understand math. I enjoyed taking the class from professor Furuto

He is a very good teacher and he teaches in a way that is very easy to understand.

Great!

Michael Furuto is a man who is passionate about his career and is more than
willing to spend the extra time to help his students with any questions.

Great teacher! Easy to talk to, cared about our standing in the class, and always asked if we had
questions about homework.

He is an amazing teacher. He puts use to all the time of the lecture and gives a thorough
lecture for each section.

This is a great course to take, I feel I now know the material I need to continue to strive in math.

Challenging.

that it helped me understand math better and feel more confident when solving mathematical problems

This course was a good review for me but also challenged me with new material I did not learn yet.

Was an intimidating course for me, and worried about it a lot in the
beginning of the semester. But the course was fun to take, and the professor
allowed the class to be interesting and easy to understand the course
content.

I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is looking to expand
their knowledge of math and have always wondered how to apply what we learn
to everyday life.

The course had a fair amount of information to be learned.

This course is challenging but fun at the same time. The amount of work in the class could be
tedious but it's all worth it in the end.

If you put in the hours, you will do well in class.

Excellent.

21. Other comments:

N/A

n/a

I enjoyed having Professor Furuto! He is very laid back and explains things very well. He is always
there for help and made math a little more enjoyable and easier to learn. He didn't go too fast, and
always made sure everyone was on the right track before moving on.

1. The instructor taught me methods of analysis for this field of study.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

4.62

13

0.51

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (38%)

8 (62%)

0 (0%)

2. If this course was taken to fulfill course requirements for your concentration/major, how did this course enhance your personal and/or professional development in your concentration/major?

Hopefully I'll be able to move on to a higher math class next semester and have the tools from math
135 to successfully complete the next math course.

It really helped me understand math a bit more, like previous math topics that I've had a hard time
with, I have a bit more understanding of them.

N/A

I didn't see any relationship in the content of this course with my major (CENTS). However, this class was a great opportunity for me to test my self. Math 135 with Furuto has enhanced my critical thinking skills immensely. I was taught how to think outside the box and become a responsible worker.

Helped me re-learn things, and taught me important new methods

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IÊ»ve learned more within MATH 135 than I have in any other math class IÊ»ve ever taken. I feel like IÊ»ve
gained so much knowledge during this semester and that feels great!

this course brought back a lot of joy i once had for math.

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3. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.62

13

0.65

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

3 (23%)

9 (69%)

4. How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

0 to 2.9 hours

3 to 6.9 hours

7 to 10.9 hours

11 to 14.9 hours

15+ hours

2.31

13

0.75

Freq(%)

2 (15%)

5 (38%)

6 (46%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5. Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.

More games? Math related games of course.

N/A

Honestly, the class is good and Professor Furuto is very helpful. Although the lectures are good, I feel like there should be more resources posted. For instance, Mymathlab can be bit vague. I would suggest offering youtube videos to assist or any other websites as a guide. Mymathlab is a way for students to independently learn on their own, but along the way we may need help doing the homework as we are by ourselves. I used several youtube videos for help as sometimes the examples online weren't enough.

There were many useful resources in this course. Nothing needs to be added.

Less homework

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Resources that could be added to this course in order to improve student learning would be a
student leader/peer leader. I feel that having a someone there who had already completed the
course would be very helpful.

n/a

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6. I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

3.54

13

1.2

Freq(%)

1 (8%)

2 (15%)

1 (8%)

7 (54%)

2 (15%)

7. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.46

13

0.78

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (15%)

3 (23%)

8 (62%)

8. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.31

13

0.95

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

1 (8%)

4 (31%)

7 (54%)

9. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.25

13

0.75

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (15%)

5 (38%)

5 (38%)

10. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.38

13

0.65

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

6 (46%)

6 (46%)

11. The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.54

13

0.66

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (8%)

4 (31%)

8 (62%)

12. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.77

13

0.44

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (23%)

10 (77%)

13. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.77

13

0.44

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (23%)

10 (77%)

14. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

The only thing I would suggest is that maybe he could work on his time management? It's not too
bad but sometimes I would be a little late to my next class but my other professors are alright with it
because it's only a minute or two.

A

I would suggest supplying students with more resources with the homework just in case. (youtube videos, websites, etc.) The notes and videos/examples online may not be enough.
Secondly, the class is great but i feel it would greatly benefit if it incorporated group learning. Furuto is a nice teacher, and I can see a lot more successful students if furuto can implement a way for students to interact with each other more and establish relationships.
Moreover, I understand that students must showcase their knowledge and familiarity with all the content, but I feel as if the final shouldn't be based on everything learned in class. Several students may have other finals and work to deal with. Covering past material is a lot.
Lastly, for the study guides they are a bit helpful but I feel as if you should post how you solved it and what homework assignment it is from.I believe it will help students identify what areas they need to work on.

I feel that there should be more extra credit opportunities, and that there should be more in class
reviews before exams.

Professor Furuto's teaching style and methods are very effective and I really appreciated this about him. I am not usually very strong at math, but Professor Furuto understood this and explained every topic in the simplest way. He definitely made me feel more confident about my math skills.

Less homework

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The homework on mymathlab became a little outrageous. 40 questions having 4-7
separate questions inside is too much, not many students have that much time
to complete that much work.

Michael Furuto is great. I love that he mixes independent study with group work in order to stress
the new material.

n/a

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17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

He's a really good teacher and gives you all the tools you need to do well in his class.

He is a very nice professor. Easy to talk to. When I didn't have my homework because I forgot my
binder, he was okay with me showing him next week.

A

Professor Furuto is a great teacher; very polite and easy to approach. You can easily see that Michael is knowledgeable with the content. I would recommend this class to anyone who needs it

My overall evaluation of Michael Furuto is that he is a very nice instructor who understands materials
well and is very reasonable to talk to.

He is an excellent professor! I would recommend him to any future student. He took care of any questions that the class had and made anything that was unclear very understandable. He is also very relatable, which was important for me, because I tend to have a greater sense of respect for teachers who are down to earth and have no problem showing their true colors.

Chapter 11 put me so far behind because it the homework was so hard and long.

It helped me learn a lot of things that I previously learned but gave me a better understanding. It's
like transitioning my math skills into college level because I only knew how to do it in a high school
way.

A

I am satisfied and content

My overall evaluation of this course is that it was very challenging and there was too much materials
being taught in such a small window of time.

This course was challenging at times, but everything that you needed to know was easy to attain. As long as I studied and paid attention in class, I was able to do well in the course.

Good

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I really liked this class. Professor Furuto made everything so easy to understand, I really enjoyed
class every day.

It gave me higher math analytical skills that I may need in the medical
field.

Will help for my major, Civil engineering

This course has kept my passion for learning math alive and is sure to help me as I advance in the
very near future.

problem solving

This course was able to help me think out of the box for problems that I
wasn't able to solve in a conventional way.

It taught me a lot about Calculus and different ways I would be able to use Calculus in everyday life.

3. I would rate the overall effectiveness of the instructor: F=Inferior; D=Poor; C=Average; B=Good; A=Superior.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

4.44

9

0.53

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (56%)

4 (44%)

4. How much time did you spend during a typical week working on assignments, readings, chats, emails, etc. for this course?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

0 to 2.9 hours

3 to 6.9 hours

7 to 10.9 hours

11 to 14.9 hours

15+ hours

2.78

9

0.67

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

3 (33%)

5 (56%)

1 (11%)

0 (0%)

5. Please comment on the activities or resources that could be added to this course to improve your learning.

More practice problems during class

Examples during lecture pertaining to the material in the homework should be
added. Current examples are too simple to be applied to what was encountered
in the homework.

Utilizes Power points, self-solving, and lecturing very well.

Maybe create a PowerPoint that highlights the key points of the chapter
that way more class time will be spent on practicing problems. For math I
think that learning by doing problems is more effective than just learning
by taking notes on what the book says. Since the exams are challenging,
doing examples in class that gradually reaches the same difficulty level as
problems students may come across on a test, may improve the class average
and help students know what to expect. I find that when students know what
to expect on an exam they study a lot better and do a lot better. The study
guides are helpful, however most of the time students don't know where to
begin with those problems. That's why I think if we spent more time on just
doing problems during class the students would be more prepared by the time
the exam comes around.

More group work and class involvement with problems being done on the board; rather than doing
the problem and having the students just follow along and copy, the students should maybe tell the
instructor what we should do next for the problem to ensure understanding/see what we donÊ»t
understand.

more review

Try to incorporate fun ways to learn the material if the lesson is too
difficult to teach.

Maybe a different approach when doing review days to get ready for an exam.

6. I expect my grade for the course to be a/an:

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

F

D

C

B

A

3.56

9

1.13

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

2 (22%)

2 (22%)

3 (33%)

2 (22%)

7. I learned a good deal of factual material in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.44

9

0.53

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (56%)

4 (44%)

8. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

3.89

9

1.05

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

2 (22%)

3 (33%)

3 (33%)

9. The instructor makes good use of examples and illustrations.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.56

9

0.73

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

2 (22%)

6 (67%)

10. The instructor stresses important points in lectures/discussions.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.56

9

0.73

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

2 (22%)

6 (67%)

11. The instructor clearly stated at the beginning of the semester the objectives of the course and requirements.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.89

9

0.33

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

8 (89%)

12. The instructor acknowledges all questions insofar as possible.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.89

9

0.33

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (11%)

8 (89%)

13. The instructor was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.78

9

0.44

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (22%)

7 (78%)

14. The instructor presented the course materials in a clear and organized way.

not to use power-points too much. I feel more comfortable you writing
material on the board

As previously stated, examples that are more similar to what is given in
homework.

Utilizes Power points, self-solving, and lecturing very well.

-Less writing, More practice problems during class
-Give students the study guide before review day, that way students can come
to the review with questions about the problems that were difficult or
confusing.
-To get the main points of the chapter/section across have a PowerPoint that
breaks it down into simpler terms so that it would be easier to understand
and remember. And posting this PowerPoint up on laulima for future reference
would be nice.

less material in one test

He does a great job at doing examples.

17. My overall evaluation of this instructor is....

He is an excellent math teacher and will do all that he can to keep the
classroom in an uplifting mood, while making sure his students are
understanding chapter content

He is an effective professor that nurtured a friendly classroom and helped us
grasp difficult concepts in Calculus.

I think Professor Furuto is a great teacher that really cares about the students succeeding. He always
leaves his doors open. He explains math in the most uncomplicated way possible and answers
questions whenever we have any. He creates a great work and learning environment.

Great instructor, he really wants his students to do well in his class and
cares enough to always be there whenever we need help. Does not intimidate
the students, instead he makes the students feel comfortable so that we would
want to keep trying to do our best and not give up. Just need to work on
briefly explaining the concepts of the chapter/section and get to doing more
problems so that we can be more prepared for the challenging exams.

He is an excellent teacher, and both in the classroom and out, heÊ»s there for his students and wants
nothing more than for them to succeed and live on to their full potential. HeÊ»s very knowledgable,
and despite the complexity of calculus II, he teaches in a way we can understand.

great teacher

Dr. Furuto is overall a good teacher who knows his material well. I can tell
that he really enjoys what he teaches. While his tests are hard, he is
always available to students.

This course was one of my most difficult course I've ever taken, however I
still enjoyed it and i was able to understand more in calculus

It was difficult but I actually enjoyed being in class.

Great course! I will continue to Math 243

This is a difficult course that requires a lot of practice in addition to
understanding the concepts. But it is not an impossible course to do well in
just as long as you do as much problems as you can before it's time for the
exam. And doing the study guide problems help prepare you for the types of
questions that may be on the exam, since they're worded the same way and has
the same difficulty level as the actual exam questions.

Wonderful! IÊ»m glad to have taken this course, and with him as the professor, IÊ»d gladly take it again.
The content is very complex, but itÊ»s also a very fun class.

good

This course was difficult, but I really enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and
how the pace of the class is just right.